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protest

[proh-test, pruh-test, proh-test] / ˈproʊ tɛst, prəˈtɛst, ˈproʊ tɛst /




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India summoned a top U.S. diplomat in protest after the incident, the second time a commercial vessel with Indian crew came under fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"Given it's far more than the previous high imposed on SK Telecom, Washington is expected to protest the move, with the view that it is an over-the-top measure," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

In the past few weeks, staff have started a boycott of marking in protest at planned job losses, with nearly 2,700 employees placed at risk of redundancy.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Another group plans to protest on the day of the World Cup opener: the owners of Azteca Stadium box seats.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The overflights continued, with no further protest from Moscow.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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